Hundreds of terrified residents fled northern neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince over the weekend, scattering along the road to Haiti’s main airport as relentless gang clashes pushed yet another wave of families from their homes.
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Surge in gang violence in Haiti’s capital leaves hundreds displaced
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A surge in gang violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, has left hundreds of residents displaced, with many fleeing their homes in northern neighborhoods over the weekend. The gang clashes have pushed another wave of families from their homes, causing widespread displacement and fear. The situation is part of the ongoing gang crisis in Haiti, which has been exacerbated by political instability and violence.